The Top 10 New York City Tours and Activities (Updated September 2025)

New York City, USA

The Cool New York City Top 10 New York City is the original Best of New York City list. These hand-picked tours, activities, and things to do have been fun-tested by travelers like you to provide the most excitement for the best prices in New York City.

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  • Circle Line: 2.5hr - Complete Manhattan Island Cruise
    1Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    Circle Line: 2.5hr - Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

    The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and...
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     2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation
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    $34.55
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  • Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise
    2Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

    The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and...
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     2 hours  Free Cancellation
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    $45
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    $45
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket
    Likely to Sell Out
    3Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

    The 9/11 Memorial Museum in Lower Manhattan preserves the history of the attacks on the World Trade Center, and documents the significance of those events...
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     2 hours  Free Cancellation
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    $36
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    $36
  • New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket
    4Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

    One World Observatory, positioned atop One World Trade Center, offers 360-degree views of the New York skyline from the highest point in the city. The...
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     2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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    $30.49
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    $30.49
  • The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York
    Likely to Sell Out
    5Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

    Experience the beauty of the New York Harbor including an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty on this helicopter ride over NY. If you...
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     12 to 15 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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    $249
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    $249
  • Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City
    6Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City

    Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that the ceiling is backwards? Discover many more secrets on this tour...
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     1 hour 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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    $39
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    $39
  • Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™
    7Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™

    The Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides™ is a family-owned & operated business. My Father, Giuseppe started the business in 1979 after emigrating to New York...
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     55 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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    $112
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    $112
  • New York CityPASS — Save 40%
    8Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    New York CityPASS — Save 40%

    Experience 5 must-see attractions and save up to 41% with New York CityPASS® tickets. With 9 days to use your tickets, you can take your...
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     9 days  Instant Confirmation
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    $154
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    $154
  • American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket
    Likely to Sell Out
    9Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket

    On top of being the largest of its kind in North America, DreamWorks Water Park was awarded the title of #1 indoor water park in...
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     1 day  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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    $69
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    $69
  • New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour (includes bus, walking tour and ferry ride!)
    10Top 10 Tour Ranked using exclusive Cool New York City data that may include activity quality, traveler reviews, overall popularity, and availability.

    New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour (includes bus, walking tour and ferry ride!)

    Experience the best of New York City with a knowledgeable, licensed tour guide by your side. Our guides will make your journey unforgettable as they...
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     6 hours  Free Cancellation
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    $99
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    $99
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